Ken Forrester
With a 20 year background in hotel keeping and restaurants, renowned not just for the cuisine but for the most extensive wine lists in the land, it was perhaps a natural step for wine fiend Ken Forrester to finally produce his own wines. This historic property in the Stellenbosch region, below the Helderberg, granted in 1689 by Governor Simon van der Stel and 33ha of mature vines (20-30 years old) saw to it that the dream of producing quality wines could in fact be realized. With the aid and advice of master winemaker and friend Martin Meinert, the Ken Forrester brand is already highly sought after, on many top lists locally and achieving a steady string of successes in the overseas markets.
Ken Forrester Sauvignon Blanc 2010Full, complex, ripe fruit with a crisp, dry finish. Tropical fruit on the nose with wafts of hay and an excellent tart fresh sherbet mouth-feel. Exceptional long tropical pineapple, melon finish. |
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Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc 2009Harmonious balance between fruit and delicate oak, vanilla flavours. Dried apricot and pineapple, with a hint of vanilla and some typical Chenin honey notes on a long lasting finish. |
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Ken Forrester Merlot 2008Hints of coffee, blackberry fruit flavours and a softness of tannin for soft early drinking. |
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Ken Forrester Shiraz Grenache 2006Hints of nutmeg, plumfruit, pepper and spiciness on the finish. (Ken Forrester Grenache Syrah 1999, AVAILABLE in 1.5ltr) |
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The FMC - Forrester Meinert Chenin 2008Complex, full palate showing vanilla and honey flavours and a forever finish. Will age beautifully for many years. |
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The Gypsy 2007The character is somewhat "wild", a little brambly with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, dark spices, with vanilla scents and a distinct, concentrated red-fruit focus. |
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Ken Forrester 'T' Noble Late Harvest (375ml) 2008Sumptuous peach and apricot flavours, overlaid with a tropical lushness of melon and pineapple. Ripe sweetness, yet tangy with a sweet and sour zip and wood spice on the finish. |
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Petit Chenin Blanc 2010A youthful wine showing fresh ripe melon with a mellow, round, mild and honeysuckle fruit palate and a refreshingly long finish. (2009 AVAILABLE IN 500ml) |
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Petit Pinotage 2009Huge dollops if ripe berry fruit on the nose. Soft and rich on the palate, with a delicious fruit concentration. |
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Petit Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008Fresh ripe mulberries and plums with a spicy undertone. Carefully blended to achieve a soft, rich fruit driven wine. The perfect all rounder and a must for every wine enthusiast. (2008 AVAILABLE IN 500ml) |
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